Anemia During Pregnancy
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I was diagnosed with chronic anemia when I was young. I take iron supplements and eat iron rich foods every day. Will my anemia have any effects on my pregnancy or baby?
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Tuesday 16th of February 2010 11:02:04 PM
Not directly, but you might be at higher risk to suffer more from anemia as anemia is a regular side effect during pregnancy especially at later stages or after given birth. A lot of women get iron supplement after birth if they have a lost a lot of blood of after a C-section (in my case).
Be sure to keep close eye on the side-effects of anemia which I am sure you are familiar with, and notify your midwife or gyna in case you think it is getting worse.
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Thursday 18th of February 2010 04:13:53 AM
I think a lack of iron supplements or other essential nutrients will have an effect on the baby, but since you are aware of your condition and take the necessary supplements, you should be less at risk for potential harm. I would make sure that your OB is aware of your condition so that it can be monitored during your pregnancy.
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Tuesday 2nd of March 2010 06:59:24 AM
WHAT YOU HAVE IS WHAT HE/SHE'LL HAVE, THAT I BELIEVE ON BECAUSE AS LONG AS IT IS STILL UNBORN YOU SHARE ON EVERYTHING. HOWEVER LET THIS NOT BE A HINDRANCE FOR YOU SINCE YOU ARE BEING TREATED AND GETTING IRON SUPPLEMENT PLUS THOSE IRON RICH FOODS INTAKE. YOU SHOULD HOWEVER TELL THIS TO YOUR OB-GYNE SO THAT EXTRA CARE WILL BE MADE.
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Wednesday 17th of February 2010 06:58:12 AM
Once you had problems with anemia at a young age, it is essential that you are constantly watched by your doctor because only he and through medical examinations can ensure a healthy pregnancy and safe. But be sure to continue to eat foods rich in iron, because it will only be beneficial both to you and your baby.
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Wednesday 17th of February 2010 01:48:36 PM
if a person has had anemia in the past then it is not going to have any effect on you in the future so please do not worry and eat plenty of spinach as spinach is a very rich source of iron and keep taking iron supplements during your pregnancy, also make sure that you keep monitoring your haemoglobin levels and do not let it go down below 12 and do not worry neither of you or your child will be affected.
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Wednesday 17th of February 2010 05:07:00 PM
Anaemia is quite common in pregnancy, especially in the third trimester. It causes exhaustion and general fatigue, and in severe cases, can cause headaches, palpitations and chest pain.
After birth, severe anaemia may be treated with a blood transfusion. It's vital to eat an iron rich diet, take folic acid and iron supplements at levels advised by your GP. You also need to increase intake of vitamin C rich foods such as citrus fruits, orange juice and green leafy veg to enhance iron absorption. AS for your baby, if treated properly, there is no effect on the baby, although left untreated can cause low birth weight. See your GP as soon as possible to get the correct dosage of folic acid and iron.
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